Posted May 29, 2025Peer Community Event Co-Planner

Temporary

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Business: Ask Wellness Society
Address: 2196 Quilchena Avenue
Website: indeed.com



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Community Non-profit

Description

Ask Wellness Society

Is looking for a Temporary Peer Community Event Co-Planner

$20 an hour,  May 5, 2025 – August 22, 2025, 6 hours/week, days and times TBD

Under the guidance of our Director of Merritt Operations, the Peer Employee in accordance with the established vision, mission, and values of the ASK Wellness Society, will work with team members to plan, organize, and take part in community clean up events. Key tasks within this position will be to build relationships with community resources, local businesses, and other community members and to recruit and support individuals facing mental health, substance use, or other social challenges to take part in the events. The Peer Employee will provide person-centered, strength-based and recovery-oriented care. Within the role, depending on your skills and abilities, you will take on a variety of duties which also may include miscellaneous general labour tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Experience in a peer support role or similar position an asset.
  • Direct lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
  • Completion of a Peer Support Training program or willingness to obtain certification an asset.
  • Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic support.
  • Knowledge of local community resources and services.
  • Proficiency in using computer systems for documentation and data entry.
  • Ideal candidate is comfortable as a team player who can take and follow directions and is keen to promote and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Level 1 First Aid an asset.
  • Food Safe certification an asset.
  • WHMIS an asset.
  • Respectful workplace and occupational health and safety training provided.

For more information, job description and how to apply please visit: www.indeed.com

 

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